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John Deere 9R 440 Specs ( 2021-Present )

Name: John Deere 9R 440
Brand: John Deere

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Nebraska Test #2259

JOHN DEERE 9R 440 DIESEL

Max Drawbar HP 382.3 hp

Max Pull 45,553 lbs

Max Torque 1167 lb-ft

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Overview

The John Deere 9R 440 is a four-wheel drive farm tractor produced in Waterloo, Iowa, since 2021, featuring an articulated power steering system and an e18 full power shift transmission. It is powered by a 13.6L 6-cylinder diesel engine rated at 434.5 gross horsepower and a tested maximum drawbar performance of 382.26 horsepower.

Ideal Applications

Mechanical and Transmission Configuration: Equipped with an 18-speed full power shift transmission offering 18 forward and 6 reverse gears, supported by an electro-hydraulic differential lock and inboard planetary final drives.

Tested Performance and Towing Capacity: Nebraska Tractor Test data recorded a maximum pull of 45,553 lbs and a tested maximum PTO output of 369.13 horsepower, exceeding the manufacturer's claimed PTO rating of 335 horsepower.

Fluid and Electrical Specifications: The system includes a 400-gallon fuel tank and a 31.7-gallon DEF capacity, supported by a 12-volt electrical system with three batteries and a 250-amp alternator.

Production

Description	Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA / Original price was $559,017 in 2023
Drive type	Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Manufacturer	John Deere

Engine

Engine type	John Deere 13.6L 6-cyl diesel
Exhaust fluid (DEF)	31.7 gal (120.0 L)
Fuel tank	400 gal (1514.0 L)
Air cleaner	dry
Bore/Stroke	5.20x6.50 inches (132 x 165 mm)
Compression	15.9:1
Coolant capacity	59.7 qts (56.5 L)
Description	John Deere JD14 / turbocharged aftercooled diesel / 6-cylinder 24-valve / liquid-cooled inline
Displacement	826.9 ci (13.6 L)
Emissions	Tier IV
Fuel system	electronic high-pressure common rail
Maximum Power (gross)	477.4 hp (356.0 kW)
Oil capacity	67.6 qts (64.0 L)
Oil change	500 h
Rated Power (gross)	434.5 hp (324.0 kW)
Rated RPM	2100
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Torque	1498 lb-ft (2031.3 Nm)
Torque RPM	1550
Engine (gross)	434.5 hp (324.0 kW)
Engine (max)	477.4 hp (356.0 kW)
PTO (claimed)	335 hp (249.8 kW)

Transmission

Gears	18 forward and 6 reverse
Transmission	e18
Transmission type	18-speed full power shift
Type	full power shift

Mechanical

Cab	Cab standard with air-conditioning.
Description	Articulated power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Differential lock	electro-hydraulic front and rear
Drive type	Four-wheel drive
Final drives	inboard planetary

Hydraulics

Pressure	2900 psi (200.0 bar)
Pump flow	55 gpm (208.2 lpm)
SCV flow	35 gpm (132.5 lpm)
Type	closed center pressure/flow compensated
Valves	4 to 8

Hitch

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	15000 lbs (6804 kg)
Rear Type	IVN/IV

PTO

Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000 (1.75)

Electrical

Batteries	3
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	250
Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Front axle	4.72 by 120 inches (119 by 3048 mm)
Height (cab)	147.3 inches (374 cm)
Height (exhaust)	147.1 inches (373 cm)
Length	312.8 inches (794 cm)
Max weight	62000 lbs (28123 kg)
Rear axle	4.72 by 120 inches (119 by 3048 mm)
Shipping weight	45980 lbs (20856 kg)
Wheelbase	154 inches (391 cm)
Width	173.3 inches*Minimum width over tires. (440 cm)
Front tire	710/70R42
Rear tire	710/70R42
Weight	45980 lbs (20856 kg)
Wheelbase	154 inches (391 cm)
Ag front	710/70R42
Ag rear	710/70R42

References

Description	9 Series Tractors published in 2022, by John Deere / Operator's Manual 9R Tractors (OMTR118780) published in 2021

Speeds

Description	With group 48 tires.

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #2259

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Test Date: September 28 to October 5, 2022

Location: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska 68583-0832

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PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Max Power (1 Hour)

369.13 hp

@ 1800 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

321.35 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

361.90 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	1167 lb.-ft. (1582 Nm) at 1499 rpm
Torque Rise	45.1%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	Fuel gal/hr	DEF gal/hr
Rated Engine Speed	321.35	239.63	2099	18.37	0.70
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	369.13	275.26	1800	19.76	0.78

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
321.35	2099	18.37	0.40	17.49	0.70
279.54	2150	16.78	0.42	16.66	0.74
209.83	2150	13.67	0.46	15.35	0.63
139.97	2150	11.34	0.57	12.34	0.43
70.09	2150	8.52	0.86	8.23	0.28
0.99	2150	5.73	40.86	0.17	0.37

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip
Power at Rated Engine Speed—7th Gear- Ma...	340.59	24,671	5.18	2.00
75% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed—7th Ge...	264.45	18,506	5.36	1.60
50% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed—7th Ge...	178.68	12,331	5.43	1.10
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed— 5.3...	264.76	18,652	5.32	1.60
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed— 5.5...	178.73	12,253	5.47	1.10

Maximum Power In Selected Gears Manual Mode 2100 RPM

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	hp·hr/gal	DEF lb/hp	inHg	Engine RPM	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air F	Temp Cool F
1st Gear	293.62	45,553	2.42	7.60	14.88	0.02	28.97	2152	0.47	58	207
2nd Gear	327.61	40,980	3.00	4.90	15.68	0.02	28.98	2100	0.45	60	207
3rd Gear	336.66	37,876	3.33	4.00	16.10	0.02	28.98	2100	0.44	65	206
4th Gear	336.99	33,559	3.77	3.10	16.15	0.02	28.98	2099	0.44	69	206
5th Gear	340.34	30,630	4.17	2.60	16.25	0.02	29.17	2100	0.43	52	205
6th Gear	337.31	26,978	4.69	2.20	16.12	0.02	29.17	2100	0.44	55	205
7th Gear	340.59	24,671	5.18	2.00	16.28	0.02	29.16	2101	0.43	48	207
8th Gear	339.07	22,049	5.77	1.90	16.18	0.02	29.16	2100	0.44	47	207
9th Gear	338.08	19,788	6.41	1.70	16.17	0.02	29.18	2099	0.44	59	205
10th Gear	335.70	17,646	7.13	1.60	16.10	0.02	29.18	2099	0.44	59	206
11th Gear	335.97	16,004	7.87	1.40	16.11	0.02	29.18	2099	0.44	61	206
12th Gear	336.80	14,573	8.67	1.30	16.12	0.02	29.18	2098	0.44	63	206

Maximum Power In Selected Gears Manual Mode 1800 RPM

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	hp·hr/gal	DEF lb/hp	inHg	Engine RPM	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air F	Temp Cool F
1st Gear	294.51	45,491	2.43	7.20	14.99	0.02	28.97	2153	0.47	57	207
2nd Gear	336.81	43,817	2.89	6.20	15.71	0.02	28.98	2049	0.45	61	206
3rd Gear	353.75	42,007	3.16	5.30	16.22	0.02	28.98	2017	0.43	66	206
4th Gear	367.57	40,632	3.40	4.90	16.59	0.02	28.98	1924	0.42	71	206
5th Gear	375.55	38,663	3.65	4.20	16.90	0.02	28.97	1866	0.42	72	206
6th Gear	374.99	35,433	3.97	3.50	16.95	0.02	28.97	1800	0.42	74	206
7th Gear	382.00	32,554	4.40	2.80	17.25	0.02	29.04	1800	0.41	65	206
8th Gear	381.74	29,144	4.91	2.50	17.24	0.02	29.04	1800	0.41	66	206
9th Gear	379.40	26,046	5.46	2.30	17.17	0.02	29.03	1800	0.41	68	206
10th Gear	378.96	23,322	6.10	2.00	17.14	0.02	29.03	1801	0.41	68	206
11th Gear	380.32	21,211	6.72	1.80	17.18	0.02	29.06	1800	0.41	60	206
12th Gear	382.26	19,339	7.41	1.60	17.23	0.02	29.05	1800	0.41	61	206
13th Gear	376.24	16,953	8.33	1.50	16.99	0.02	29.05	1799	0.41	62	205

Drawbar Power At Selected Travel Speeds Auto Mode

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Setting	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	hp·hr/gal	DEF lb/hp	inHg	Engine RPM	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air F	Temp Cool F
3.1 mph	327.40	40,921	3.00	4.90	17.51	0.02	28.98	1545	0.40	64	204
3.5 mph	336.82	37,095	3.41	3.80	17.52	0.03	28.98	1547	0.40	68	205
3.9 mph	336.58	33,311	3.79	3.10	16.97	0.02	28.98	1712	0.42	71	205
4.2 mph	340.30	30,594	4.17	2.60	17.92	0.03	29.17	1529	0.39	53	199
4.7 mph	337.38	27,081	4.67	2.30	17.14	0.02	29.18	1708	0.41	57	202
5.2 mph	340.09	24,603	5.18	2.00	17.04	0.02	29.16	1704	0.41	50	201
5.8 mph	339.30	21,861	5.82	1.90	17.01	0.02	29.16	1717	0.41	48	202
6.5 mph	338.05	19,717	6.43	1.70	17.05	0.02	29.18	1719	0.41	59	205
7.2 mph	335.76	17,531	7.18	1.50	16.68	0.02	29.18	1917	0.42	60	205
8.0 mph	335.13	16,007	7.85	1.40	16.68	0.02	29.18	1902	0.42	62	206
8.7 mph	336.50	14,481	8.71	1.30	16.68	0.02	29.18	1880	0.42	63	205

Category: 4N/4 Quick Attach: Yes

Lift Capacity

Dual Pump System

Three Sets Combined

Sustained Pressure	N/A psi
Flow Rate (min press)	N/A gpm
Combined Flow	116.40 gpm
Max Power	84.80 hp

Two Sets Combined

Sustained Pressure	N/A psi
Flow Rate (min press)	N/A gpm
Max Power	83.80 hp

Engine

Make	John Deere Diesel
Type	six cylinder vertical with one turbocharger, air to air aftercooler and D.E.F. exhaust treatment
Displacement	826 cu in (13548 ml)
Compression Ratio	15.9 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2100 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements and aspirator
Exhaust	DOC (diesel oxidation catalyst) and SCR (selective catalyst reduction) integrated within a vertical muffler
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	four wheel drive with duals
Steering	hydrostatic and articulated
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled power shift
Speeds	24 forward (24.86 mph max)
Wheelbase	154.00 in (3912 mm)
Front Tread Width	134.1 (3406 mm) to 143.6 (3648 mm) in
Rear Tread Width	134.1 (3406 mm) to 143.6 (3648 mm) in
Brakes	wet multiple disc hydraulically actuated by foot pedal
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	N/A

Sound Levels

Bystander	86.10 dB(A)
At No Load In 6th Gear	71.30 dB(A)
Transport Speed No Load 18th Gear	73.50 dB(A)

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	Four 650/85R38;***;9(60) psi (kPa)
Front Tires	Four 650/85R38;***;9(60) psi (kPa)
Height of Drawbar	22.5 in (570 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	19,775 lbs
Front	27,025 lbs
Total	46,800 lbs

John Deere 9R 440 Specs ( 2021-Present )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

References

Speeds

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

PTO Performance

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Torque Statistics

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

Drawbar Performance

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Maximum Power In Selected Gears Manual Mode 2100 RPM

Maximum Power In Selected Gears Manual Mode 1800 RPM

Drawbar Power At Selected Travel Speeds Auto Mode

Hydraulic Performance

Lift Capacity

Dual Pump System

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks